Proverbs 8:20
I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice;
ASV Byzantine Text
In The King James Version
I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
In Context
19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; And my revenue than choice silver.
21That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance, And that I may fill their treasuries.
Cross References
Psalms 23:3He restoreth my soul: He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Psalms 32:8I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee.
Proverbs 3:6In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths.
Proverbs 4:25Let thine eyes look right on, And let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
Isaiah 2:3And many peoples shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of Jehovah, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of Jehovah from Jerusalem.
Isaiah 55:4Behold, I have given him for a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander to the peoples.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:13-22
The Advantages of Wisdom. 12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. 13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. 14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. 15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. 16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. 17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. 18 Riches and honour are with me;… Read the whole commentary →